Shrub rose bloom with layered petals in red, orange and yellow tones
Shrub rose bloom with orange and coral layered petals, green leaf buds
Shrub rose bloom with peach-orange center and red outer petals, green leaves
Shrub rose bloom with bright red petals and yellow center, green foliage
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Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)

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  • Suitable for pots
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Key Information
Please use this as a guide, these are live plants and can be different due to your soil, sunlight, watering routine and feed.
Rose Type
Bare Root
Rose Family
Polyanthas and older floribundas
Date of Introduction
1959
Suitable For
Growing in pots
Height Range
45cm x 60cm (1.5ft x 2ft)
Bloom
Double
Thorn
A varied thorn count

Potted roses are supplied in a 5.5 litre pot.

(Polyanthas and older floribundas) A striking sport of 'Circus', this freely flowering floribunda bears large, fully double blooms in vivid coral-red with a warm yellow reverse, creating a wonderfully luminous two-tone effect. Borne in generous clusters against a backdrop of handsome glossy foliage, the flowers repeat reliably from early summer well into autumn. Named in honour of Alison Wheatcroft, daughter of the celebrated British rose grower Harry Wheatcroft, this variety carries a distinguished family legacy.

Key Information
Height Range: 45cm x 60cm (1.5ft x 2ft)
Rose Type: Bare Root Rose
Rose Family: Polyanthas and older floribundas
Colour: Coral-red with yellow reverse
Flowering Period: June | July | August | September | October | November
Fragrance: Light

Similar Roses
Dusky Maiden | Miss Edith Cavell | Frensham | Masquerade (Climber)

Important product information

Bare-root roses ship November–March only. Orders placed April–October will be held as a pre-order and dispatched November–December, weather permitting.

Tracking details will be sent by email.

Potted roses ship year-round.
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Potted roses can be planted at any time of year; the planting window shown here is for bare-root roses.

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Great companion plants for Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)

Plants that grow well alongside Polyantha roses like Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose).

  • Lady's Mantle

    Lady's Mantle

    Why grow this with Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)?

    Soft, scalloped leaves and frothy lime-green flowers make an easy edging that catches morning dew and softens the front of a rose border.

  • Catmint

    Catmint

    Why grow this with Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)?

    Its billowing grey-green foliage softens bare rose stems, and its long flowering season keeps pollinators visiting long after the first flush of roses is over.

  • Hardy Geranium

    Hardy Geranium

    Why grow this with Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)?

    A low, spreading habit that shades the soil around a rose's roots, helping keep them cool while suppressing weeds at the base of the border.

  • Sweet Alyssum

    Sweet Alyssum

    Why grow this with Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)?

    A low, honey-scented edging that attracts hoverflies, whose larvae feed on aphids, while helping keep the soil around roses cool.

  • Pansy

    Pansy

    Why grow this with Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)?

    Cheerful, low-growing colour at the base of a young rose while it establishes, flowering through cooler months when roses are dormant.

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    Why grow this with Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)?

    A classic rose companion: its silvery foliage and compact habit hide bare lower stems, and it shares roses' love of full sun and free-draining soil.

Frequently asked questions

Bare-root Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose) roses are best planted during their dormant season, from November to March, which is also when we dispatch them. Potted roses are grown in containers and can be planted at any time of year — just avoid periods of hard frost or drought, and water thoroughly after planting.

Every rose we sell is covered by our 1-year Rose Guarantee, so you can plant Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose) with confidence. See our Rose Guarantee page for the full details.

Often, yes — we grow our roses ourselves and stock varies through the season, so a variety that's sold out can come back. Use the "Notify me" button above to be emailed the moment Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose) is back in stock.

Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose)'s mature growth range is 45cm x 60cm (1.5ft x 2ft). Growing conditions such as soil, sunlight, feeding and pruning can affect the final size, so treat this as a guide rather than an exact figure.

Floribunda roses produce large clusters of blooms on each stem rather than one flower at a time, giving a bold, continuous show of colour from summer into autumn. They're generally bushier and more free-flowering than Hybrid Teas, making them excellent for borders and bedding.

Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose) is a Floribunda rose.

Polyantha roses are compact, hardy varieties that produce large sprays of small flowers almost continuously through the season. They were the forerunners of today's Floribundas and remain popular for low borders, edging and pots.

Alison Wheatcroft (Shrub Rose) is a Polyantha rose.

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  • Fragrant Has a noticeable scent. The product page tells you how strong it is.
  • Repeat flowering Flowers more than once through the season, rather than a single show.
  • Disease tolerant Naturally tolerant of common rose diseases such as blackspot and mildew.
  • Wildlife friendly Flowers that provide pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators.
  • Good for cutting Long-lasting blooms on stems that suit cutting for the vase.
  • Ornamental hips Produces decorative hips in autumn, which also feed the birds.
  • Award winning Has won awards. They are listed under Key Information on the product page.
  • Suitable for pots Happy growing in a container on a patio or balcony.
  • Grow up an arch Can be trained over an arch, pergola or doorway.
  • Grow up a wall Can be trained up a wall or fence.
  • Partial shade tolerant Copes with a position that only gets sun for part of the day.

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